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This article is part of the [[ | This article is part of the [[Succeeding in the Performing Arts]] series. | ||
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==== Topical Break Down ==== | ==== Topical Break Down ==== | ||
You might use a different model based on a time line through the event, or centered around the physical layout. This is far from complete, but food for thought. | You might use a different model based on a time line through the event, or centered around the physical layout. This is far from complete, but food for thought. | ||
==== Who ==== | ===== Who ===== | ||
* Who is in the audience? | * Who is in the audience? | ||
* Who do we talk to if there are issues? | * Who do we talk to if there are issues? | ||
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<br />Special events may have talkers, announcements, auctions, guest performers. | <br />Special events may have talkers, announcements, auctions, guest performers. | ||
==== What ==== | ===== What ===== | ||
* What kind of music are you expecting? | * What kind of music are you expecting? | ||
* What kind of sound system do you have? | * What kind of sound system do you have? | ||
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** Are you paying a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_rights_organisation Performing Rights Organization] to allow us to play copyrighted material? See: [http://www.concertsinyourhome.com/Performing_Rights_Org.html?sess=9cb88251b76388ef795fcca352f58734 Why are they pickin' on us little guy venues?] | ** Are you paying a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_rights_organisation Performing Rights Organization] to allow us to play copyrighted material? See: [http://www.concertsinyourhome.com/Performing_Rights_Org.html?sess=9cb88251b76388ef795fcca352f58734 Why are they pickin' on us little guy venues?] | ||
==== When ==== | ===== When ===== | ||
* When can we gain access to the premises? | * When can we gain access to the premises? | ||
* When can we access the stage area? | * When can we access the stage area? | ||
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** Are encores okay? | ** Are encores okay? | ||
==== Where ==== | ===== Where ===== | ||
* Where do we load in? | * Where do we load in? | ||
* Where do we store gear, bags, cases, anything that should not be visible on the stage? | * Where do we store gear, bags, cases, anything that should not be visible on the stage? | ||
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** Is there any place where the sound will not be reachable from the stage? (outside, separate rooms, balconies) | ** Is there any place where the sound will not be reachable from the stage? (outside, separate rooms, balconies) | ||
==== Why ==== | ===== Why ===== | ||
* Why does this venue have live music? | * Why does this venue have live music? | ||
* Why are the people in the audience there? | * Why are the people in the audience there? | ||
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** Will there be photographers, video, recording? | ** Will there be photographers, video, recording? | ||
==== How ==== | ===== How ===== | ||
* How big is the room? | * How big is the room? | ||
* How big is the stage? | * How big is the stage? | ||
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* How is the stage lit? | * How is the stage lit? | ||
* How do you want us to access the stage? | * How do you want us to access the stage? | ||
<br /> | <br />Is there a set route through the venue. | ||
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